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Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium
Supports cannabis and brain health research collaboration
Last Update: May 5, 2026
Funding available
$ 2,400,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon, Canada
Overview
This upcoming CIHR opportunity supports the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. It aims to build cohort-based research infrastructure and related cannabis-focused projects, with up to $2,400,000 per grant.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Conduct research and development activities
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 2,400,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Create or expand population-based cohort studies on cannabis use and brain health.
- Build integrated data collection and clinical trials infrastructure.
- Carry out at least one additional cannabis-focused research project using the consortium infrastructure.
- Study priority areas such as cannabis harm reduction, medical cannabis trials, and Indigenous Peoples' health and cannabis.
Documents Needed
- Registration
- Full application
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian research teams.
- Teams participating in or joining an application to this consortium call.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not complete the required registration.
- Teams whose Nominated Principal Applicant or Principal Applicant does not attend the Strengthening Workshop.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Provinces and territories across Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are first registered before the full application stage.
- Registrants are expected to attend a Strengthening Workshop before submitting the full application.
- The opportunity is still anticipatory and details may change in the official posting.
- The official funding opportunity will be published on ResearchNet.
Additional information
- The funding opportunity is announced as upcoming and is not yet official.
- Information may change when the official notice is posted on ResearchNet.
- Webinars will be offered to explain the funding requirements and answer questions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium?
This upcoming CIHR opportunity supports the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium. It aims to build cohort-based research infrastructure and related cannabis-focused projects, with up to $2,400,000 per grant.
How much funding can be received?
Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium Funds up to $2,400,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium program?
To be eligible for the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium program, you must:
Registration is mandatory before full application.
Workshop participation is required.
Project must include a cohort study.
What expenses are eligible under Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium?
Create or expand population-based cohort studies on cannabis use and brain health.
Build integrated data collection and clinical trials infrastructure.
Carry out at least one additional cannabis-focused research project using the consortium infrastructure.
Study priority areas such as cannabis harm reduction, medical cannabis trials, and Indigenous Peoples' health and cannabis.
Who can I contact for more information about the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium?
You can contact Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) by email at support-soutien@cihr-irsc.gc.ca or by phone at 613-954-1968.
Where is the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium available?
The Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium program is available the province of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.
Is the Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Notice of upcoming funding opportunity: The Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium is a Researchers And Facilities